Sara has blond hair and Ishmael has black hair. Their daughter Susan received genetic information for hair color from both parents. However, Susan resembles her father in that they both have black hair. Black hair is an example of a __________ trait.

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The one trait that is expressed when two competing traits are present is known as the dominant trait. In this example, black hair is the trait expressed, therefore making it the dominant trait.

Sara Has Blond Hair and Ishmael Has Black Hair